Terms of Service

Scope and purpose

These Terms of Service govern your use of the website and services provided by Drift Flux Spectrum Nova. By accessing this website or purchasing any service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site or its services.

Drift Flux Spectrum Nova provides curated science reading lists, innovation briefings, and one-to-one research consultations. These terms apply equally to all three service formats unless stated otherwise.

1. Service usage terms

1.1 Acceptable use

• —Services are provided for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• —Content delivered as part of a service may be read, saved for personal reference, and discussed privately, but may not be reproduced, distributed, or published without permission.
• —You may not use the service in a way that misrepresents the origin or authorship of the material provided.

1.2 Prohibited uses

• —Reselling, sublicensing, or commercially redistributing content delivered through any service.
• —Using the service in a manner that violates applicable law or infringes on third-party rights.
• —Attempting to access, extract, or copy site content through automated means.
• —Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through forms or communications.

1.3 Fair usage

Consultation sessions are scheduled on a one-to-one basis. Requests to extend sessions beyond the agreed scope, or to receive deliverables substantially different from what was agreed, may be declined or subject to a separate arrangement.

2. Account and access

2.1 Account creation

Some services may require an account or subscription arrangement. You are responsible for providing accurate information when registering and for keeping it current.

2.2 Account security

If credentials are provided, you are responsible for keeping them confidential. Any activity under your account is your responsibility. Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access.

2.3 Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to services if these terms are breached. Subscriptions may be cancelled by either party with reasonable notice; the terms of any specific service arrangement take precedence regarding notice periods and refunds.

3. Service availability and modifications

3.1 Uptime and maintenance

While every effort is made to keep the website and services accessible, no specific uptime guarantee is given. Scheduled or emergency maintenance may result in temporary unavailability.

3.2 Changes to service

The format, scope, or pricing of services may be updated over time. Existing subscribers will be notified of material changes with reasonable advance notice before those changes take effect.

3.3 Geographic availability

Services are offered primarily in Japan and to international readers in English. No guarantee is made that all features will be accessible from every jurisdiction.

4. Intellectual property

4.1 Ownership

All original content on this website — including text, selection of sources, editorial annotations, and presentation formats — is the intellectual property of Drift Flux Spectrum Nova unless otherwise attributed.

4.2 Licence for personal use

By subscribing to a service, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the delivered content for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

4.3 Third-party sources

Content referencing third-party publications, research papers, or institutional material remains subject to the copyright of the original authors. This service does not grant rights to those underlying sources.